Join the Beach Volleyball class every Monday at 5.30pm at the Beach Volleyball Courts on the Cairns Esplanade (weather permitting).

Whether you’ve played volleyball before or you are a complete novice, there will be a team for you to join and the elite coaches are on had to help you learn new skills. A great way to meet new people and have fun!

Get active every Tuesday at 5.00pm with a FREE Bouldering Class at the Bouldering Park on the Cairns Esplanade opposite Cairns Base Hospital (weather permitting).

Bouldering is essentially rock climbing at a low height without ropes or harnesses. It is designed to allow participants to learn basic skills and develop their climbing technique in a fun and safe environment. This class is for all levels from beginner to advance, all you need is water, a towel and a pair of shoes.

Best of all... this class is FREE, so give bouldering a go this Tuesday!

Get active every Wednesday at 6.30am with a FREE Tai Chi class on Cairns Esplanade at the Main Plaza (weather permitting).

Tai Chi is a form of Chinese martial art that is known for it's health benefits, including reduced fatigue, improved balance, coordination and posture, improved mood, while also being a great low impact, toning exercise.

With Carnival on Collins, the Grand Parade, and the interactive family friendly events the Cairns Festival 2015 offers, its no wonder our festival has rapidly become one of the largest in the state. Stretching from 30 August - 7 September, the Cairns Festival has at least 6 fun events for the whole family to partake in and enjoy.

Wrapping across the Cairns region, the Festival will showcase local talent, and the best of the Far Norths produce and performance. Free entertainment and shows, food, drink and market stalls will light the night, and delight throughout the day.

Located next to the Walsh River in beautiful Collins Weir, Rocky Bluff Mareeba, ZERO DB 2 in 2015 follows the success of ZERO DB 2014. Located 1.5 hours from Cairns City, Collin's Weir will play host to the Far North's biggest outdoor Alternative music festival.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy the drug and glass free camping sites (included with admission), daily yoga classes, stalls of food and craft. and an outdoor experience like no other. Tickets are being sold online at Ticketlink or in store at Shiva Moon. Get in before 31st July for Early bird prices!

Father's Day is the day to show appreciation and love for our Father's and Father figures. The meaning of Father's Day and the way it began was in the USA - and it all started with a 12 year old girl looking to thank her Father.

She sought to give him a day of appreciation after him coming home from war, and still managing to raise his 10 children on his own. Nowadays, Father's Day falls on the first Sunday in September, and is celebrated worldwide.

Treat Dad to the Drift experience... Drift on the Esplanade offers stylish and contemporary design with views of the Coral Sea, perfectly capturing the laid back, tropical spirit of Far North Queensland.

Sit, relax and watch the world go by along the Esplanade and out on the water while sipping on a wine or ice cold beer from our extensive beverage menu. The menu provides an extensive choice of tasty snacks, seafood feasts, tantalizing main dishes and delicious desserts while utilising one common thread; fresh, seasonal ingredients bursting with flavour.

Proudly bought to you by Cairns Airport - the Cairns Airport Ladies Fashion High Tea is a sophisticated, and fashionable way to enjoy the races atmosphere on 10th September.

With traditional high tea treats and gourmet sandwiches, leaf tea, coffee and champagne served throughout the day under the air conditioned marquee, what more could you ask for? See the latest in wearable art and fashion as Cairns designers showcase their extravagent designs. Hair, beauty and accessory shows will conclude.

The annual Cairns Amateurs is built around two days of competitive horse racing and the glitz, glamour, food, fun and fabulous entertainment that Race Days bring.

Held in early September the Cairns Amateurs, held at Cannon Park, has a day of excitement and entertainment for every group or individual to enjoy, including Garden Parties, and VIP member only events. Get your best tie or dress and join in the glamour of the race season.

Hit the races in style with a ticket to the Vodka Cruiser Lawn Party on September 12th.

The designated area allows race goers to relax and socialise in style. umbrellas, chairs and undercover areas are provided to escape the sun, and TAB and separate Bar facilities offer convenience, and no lines for a drink!

For $67.50 enjoy live entertainment, shade, separate facilities and access to the racecourse. Watch the big race with the large TV's in the designated area.

Each and every year cyclists flock to the gorgeous Cairns in Tropical Far North Queensland to come together for the Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge.

Each year, more and more individuals and businesses are seeing the cause and getting involved, this race is for mums, dads, extreme cyclists, beginners and anyone out there willing to give it their best shot for our FNQ Cardiac Care Services.

Many of the cyclists from previous years describe this unique and picturesque route and ride as ‘life changing’. Its all about coming together and riding for such a brilliant cause.

Get ready for the biggest event to hit Cairns and the region! The City Slider will be covering Arara Street in Kuranda on September 26th for one day only! So grab your inflatable toys, togs and friends and head down for all the excitement.

This alcohol free family friendly event will run from 9am-7pm and is selling fast. Early bird ticket allocation has been exhausted, but you can still purchase your ticket online now, be there early to get the most out of your 90 minutes of wet and wild fun!

The Imperial Russian Ballet return to Cairns due to popular demand with 'Swan Lake' over 26-27th September on Cairns Civic Theatre stages.

40 of the best Ballet students from the Russian schools were chosen to perform this timeless tale, with raving reviews. This show is suitable for all ages, and brings to life the fairytale that is 'Swan Lake'.

Held on the last Sunday of every month between April and November at the Tanks Arts Centre in the Cairns Botanic Gardens Precinct; the markets showcase a range of local arts and crafts, fresh produce, natural health products, collectables, and vintage clothing.

Set amid the lush, tropical surrounds of the Flecker Botanical Gardens with live entertainment, workshops and art exhibitions, the markets showcase the unique culture and life of the tropics. This free event from 9.00am to 2.00pm is a family friendly and relaxing way to enjoy a Sunday morning.

Palm Cove will come alive this October with Reef Feast - the best of Palm Cove. Held over 3 days this 'feast' highlights the regions produce and chefing talent with stalls lining the streets offering tempting dishes.

Local restaurants and cafes will be displaying enticing menus while the main day will see the Palm Cove promenade lined with stalls offering cooking demonstrations, local produce and tasting plates prepared by some of the regions best chefs.

A delightful day out for the whole family where you can take in the sights, sounds and flavours of the tropics while strolling along the palm fringed beach.

The Crocodile Trophy will kick off in Cairns, with over 100 competitiors entered in 2014. The bike tour starts in our sunny city, and continues through the outback and most beautiful and rural areas of FNQ, finally finishing in Port Douglas.

The Crocodile Trophy 2015 will see defending champion Greg Saw return with the intention of defending the title.

The Tastes of the Tablelands is back for 2015 and promises to bigger and better than ever! Poudly hosted by the Rotary Club of Atherton, this tropical, family friendly event will be held at the Chinese Temple Grounds on Herberton Road on October 18th from 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Atherton is only an hour and a half drive from Cairns, making this a fantastic day trip to experience all that Tropical North Queensland and the Tablelands has to offer. There will be food stall, produce direct from farmers, cooking demonstrations, competitions, markets, local entertainment, a children's area and alcoholic beverages available at this licensed event.

Despite the weather, the disasters, and the unexpected, the Cardwell Barra Bonanza is back in 2015 and expecting a huge turnout growing in numbers each year.

The competition will take place just off the shore of Hinchinbrook Island and symbolise the close of Barra Season. This event is fun for the whole family and requires no level of fishing expertise. With awesome prizes, and great team spirit, the Cardwell Barra Bonanza is not to be missed.

Held on the last Sunday of every month between April and November at the Tanks Arts Centre in the Cairns Botanic Gardens Precinct; the markets showcase a range of local arts and crafts, fresh produce, natural health products, collectables, and vintage clothing.

Set amid the lush, tropical surrounds of the Flecker Botanical Gardens with live entertainment, workshops and art exhibitions, the markets showcase the unique culture and life of the tropics. This free event from 9.00am to 2.00pm is a family friendly and relaxing way to enjoy a Sunday morning.

The annual Port Douglas Marlin Challenge is back for 2015 from November 5th to 8th. This event attracts anglers from all over Australia and Internationally to try their luck on the Marlin Coast, which is known for some of the best Marlin fishing world wide.

Briefing for the event will be held on November 4th and registrations must be completed by October 31st.